Jonathan Serrano
Jonathan Serrano
“I want to serve. I’m doing what I like to do and I’m helping small businesses. They’re the backbone of America.”
Alper Turan
Alper Turan
“I’m thankful that my family has been able to pursue the American Dream, but our state has been in the wrong hands for many years causing economic and social downfall. I don’t want my state to stay this way for my grandkids. If I can take any steps to correct the path that we’re on, I am in.”
Ep. 36: The truth about voter suppression in Illinois
Ep. 36: The truth about voter suppression in Illinois
Voters in Illinois may have same-day voter registration and vote-by-mail options, but a form of voter suppression still plagues the state: roughly half of Illinoisans have no choice when it comes to who will represent them in the Statehouse. That’s set to change in 2022 with the most competitive election in 24 years. Adam Schuster...
8 reasons Illinois voters should reject Amendment 1
8 reasons Illinois voters should reject Amendment 1
Illinois voters will decide Nov. 8 whether to adopt a radical amendment to the Illinois Constitution that would hike taxes and empower special interests. Those are just two of eight reasons why Amendment 1 is bad for Illinoisans.
Illinois gas taxes help push prices near all-time high
Illinois gas taxes help push prices near all-time high
The second-highest motor fuel tax in the nation keeps Illinois’ gas prices the highest in the Midwest. Diesel hits a record as the average gas price moves close to a record.
Illinois House to probe Pritzker failure to stop 36 veterans’ home deaths
Illinois House to probe Pritzker failure to stop 36 veterans’ home deaths
The Pritzker Administration failed to respond despite 11 days of reports about a COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, resulting in 36 deaths, according to a state audit. Now Illinois House members plan to probe the failings.
Working mom: Pritzker gas tax ploy assumes Illinoisans ‘stupid’
Working mom: Pritzker gas tax ploy assumes Illinoisans ‘stupid’
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s campaign gimmick to delay his next gas tax increase assumes Illinois drivers have a short memory. One working mom says her $72 fill-up is a regular reminder of just how many taxes Pritzker has imposed.
Zach Meiborg
Zach Meiborg
“As business owners, we’re constantly up against headwinds at every level of bureaucracy and we’re exhausted from the fight to keep and extend more job opportunities here.”
Ep. 35: Why is tuition going up at Illinois universities?
Ep. 35: Why is tuition going up at Illinois universities?
Tuition at Illinois public universities has skyrocketed over the past 15 years, making college unaffordable for many families. Adam Schuster explains what’s causing this rise and what it means for future students. Host: Hilary Gowins, Vice President of Communications Guest: Adam Schuster, Vice President of Policy This edition of The Policy Shop is by Adam...
Neighbor states pursue real tax reform as Pritzker offers election-year gimmicks
Neighbor states pursue real tax reform as Pritzker offers election-year gimmicks
While Illinois settles for Pritzker’s temporary relief that mostly expires after the November election, its neighbor states are making long-term changes to help grow their economies.
2022: Lawmaker pay raise
2022: Lawmaker pay raise
Gina Williams
Gina Williams
Pritzker gas taxes add to $72 fill-up to get kids to sports
Illinois is No. 1 in government units, keeping property taxes sky high
Illinois is No. 1 in government units, keeping property taxes sky high
Illinois has 6,032 local governments, the most in the nation by a wide margin – and that excludes 859 school districts. It’s the main reason Illinoisans pay the nation’s second-highest property taxes.
Union power vote, population loss threaten Illinois’ labor market recovery
Union power vote, population loss threaten Illinois’ labor market recovery
Key indicators show Illinois’ labor market could begin adding jobs faster than the national economy if population decline and Amendment 1 don’t derail the state’s trajectory.